Petra is a RYT 500+ yoga teacher, founder, and initiator of MasterYogaSweden. She creates retreat concepts from the heart, and her retreats are now appreciated by many. Yoga came into Petra's life in 1999 and has been an important part of her life ever since.

Petra is a certified international yoga teacher, RYT 500+, for both yang and yin styles, but has chosen to deepen her knowledge in Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Meditation, and Pranayama/Breathwork. She is also a certified Yin Specialist.

Villa La Madonna is owned by two design sisters, Marie and Annica Eklund,
who also run the successful design company Bolon. Design is part of their DNA, and as a guest you will be embraced by warmth and beautiful vintage finds from the area, together with selected design elements.

The sisters' love affair with Madonna began at the start of the century, but it wasn't until 2015 that they bought and renovated it into the place we all know today. It was a passion project and a true testament to the fact that when a family comes together with support and love, amazing things happen. Today, they can share their love of food, wine, health, and Piedmont with everyone who visits Villa La Madonna. Marie puts it this way: "Villa La Madonna is far too special to be kept private or secret—it's a place that deserves to be shared."

Villa La Madonna has 18 individually decorated rooms in beautiful earthy colors that match the Piedmontese countryside. All rooms have their own balcony or terrace with breathtaking views of the vineyard, garden, or Bormida Valley. The Italian countryside is the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful luxury lifestyle, yoga, and culinary "slow food."

Simplicity, quality, craftsmanship, and community are not only important components of "slow food," they are the foundation upon which Villa La Madonna is built. The restaurant combines traditional Piedmontese cuisine
with more classic Italian dishes, all prepared by Valerica,
Villa La Madonna's own La Mamma, and her team in the kitchen.

Villa La Madonna has a beautiful yoga shala overlooking the vineyards.
There is also a wellness area where you can book massages or facials.

This is the perfect place to enjoy "slow living"
– at its best!

Arrival, approx. 3:00 p.m.

Welcome to Villa La Madonna
Check-in, change into yoga clothes

4:00–4:30 p.m. We meet in the YOGA ROOM.
Welcome "health drink" with light refreshments.
Review of the program for the days ahead – Petra

5:00–6:15 p.m. Travel Release Yoga with Petra
We begin our days with a gentle and grounding yoga class that
helps the body recover after traveling. Through slow flows,
gentle stretches, and a focus on breathing, we release tension
in the hips, back, and shoulders. The class guides you back to presence,
circulation, and softness—so you can fully arrive in your body and
begin the retreat with ease and balance.
We end in a comfortable Savasana.

7 p.m. Aperitivo & Welcome drinks

8:00 p.m. 3-course welcome dinner

8:00-9:00 a.m. Risveglio Yoga with Petra
Morning Awakening Yoga
We start the day with Risveglio Yoga, a gentle and energizing morning yoga that awakens the body and mind. Through flowing movements, stretches, and a focus on breathing, you will gain energy, balance, and presence for the day's experiences.
The class creates a calm but vital start to the day, with harmony between body,
mind, and surroundings.

9:00-10:30 a.m. Long, delicious breakfast

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hike & Picnic lunch
Just a few steps from Villa La Madonna, there are beautiful hiking trails with breathtaking panoramic views of the Bormida valleys. During the hike, we will take time to stop, breathe in the beauty of the landscape, and enjoy a delicious picnic lunch with carefully selected Italian delicacies overlooking the valley. A perfect combination of exercise, nature, and flavorful enjoyment in the heart of Piedmont.

2:00-3:00 p.m. After Hike - Rilassare Yoga with Petra
Relax & Release Yoga
After a refreshing hike in the valleys of Bormida, we return to Villa La Madonna with Rilassare Yoga, a gentle and restorative yoga class. We release tension in the legs, hips, and back, gently stretch the body, and restore energy. Through flowing movements and a focus on breathing, we create both physical and mental balance—perfect for ending the hike with a feeling of lightness, presence, and total relaxation.

3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Free time – Enjoy the beautiful surroundings, the pool area, the
your cozy room, or book an appointment for a relaxing massage treatment.

From 6:30 p.m. Aperitivo

8 p.m. 3-course dinner at Villa La Madonna

8:00-9:00 a.m. Mattina "morning" Yoga with Petra
Wake up with a pleasant morning yoga class—Mattina—a gentle but energizing morning practice that awakens the body and mind after the first day of retreat. The class combines flowing movements, stretching, and breathing exercises to increase circulation, mobility, and focus. We finish with a relaxing savasana.

9:00 a.m. Breakfast

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Excursion to Acqui Terme.
This beautiful ancient Roman town offers an exciting history
and is known for its healing waters. We will visit the hot spring in the square,
go to the market, and stroll through the village's cozy shops.
You will have lunch on your own today.

Me time – Enjoy the beautiful surroundings, the pool area,
your cozy room, or book an enjoyable massage treatment.

4:30–6:00 p.m. Soulful Yin Yoga with Petra
Rest for the soul
Let your body sink into stillness with Soulful Yin Yoga, an afternoon class that focuses on deep recovery and inner calm. Through slow, held positions, we stretch the connective tissue, hips, back, and shoulders while stimulating circulation and energy flow.

6 p.m. Wine tasting with Villa Madonna's wine expert.

7:00 p.m. Aperitivo
8 p.m. 3-course dinner at Villa La Madonna

8:00-9:00 a.m. Integrate & Awaken Yoga with Petra
Our retreat's final yoga class. A morning class that connects body, mind, and spirit after the day's experiences. The class combines gentle flows, opening stretches, and conscious breathing to release tension, create energy, and bring you into the present moment. Here you will have time to reflect, feel gratitude, and ground yourself in your body, so you can face the day with clarity and return home feeling balanced and fully refreshed.

9:00-10:30 a.m. Long, delicious breakfast

11:00 a.m. "Wine Harvest Day"
A magical day among the rolling hills of vineyards, where the scent of ripe grapes meets the Italian sun. The day includes a tractor ride through the golden vineyards, where the landscape opens up and every view feels like a painting.

We participate in the traditional grape harvest, picking grapes by hand and experiencing the journey of wine from soil to table. At local winemaker Vittorio Vintur's, you will then have the opportunity to bottle and label your own bottle of wine – a personal souvenir to take home and allow the taste of Piedmont to live on.

We also enjoy a three-course lunch at Vittorio's home, where each dish is created with love and local ingredients, accompanied by Vittorio's own wine, which enhances the flavors. Taste, enjoy, and let yourself be enveloped by the warm Italian atmosphere.

An unforgettable experience that will remain in your heart for a long time.

Free afternoon – Relax – Pool – Book a massage – Enjoy!

From 6 p.m. Aperitivo
8 p.m. 3-course dinner Villa La Madonna

8:00-10:30 a.m. Breakfast

Check Out & Transfer to Airports

– 4 nights' accommodation, sharing a double room at the 5-star Villa La Madonna
– Daily yoga classes with Petra
– Healthy coffee break on arrival
– 4 deluxe breakfasts
– Welcome sparkling wine before dinner on arrival day
– 4 aperitifs
– 4 three-course dinners at Villa La Madonna, a la Italia
– Hike & Picnic lunch with Italian delicacies
– Wine Harvest Day, tractor tour through the vineyards, participate in the grape harvest,
bottle and label your own wine bottle at the winery Vittorio, and
enjoy a 3-course lunch at his home with selected wines.
– Excursion to Acqui Therme with Petra. We will visit the market and stroll through the village's charming shops.
– Access to Villa La Madonna's beautiful pool area
– Nice give-away

This is not included:
– Return flight tickets
– Transfer airport – Villa La Madonna
– Lunch in Acqui Therme
– Massage booked directly with Villa La Madonna
– Wine & alcoholic beverages
(included in the Harvest Festival)

You will receive recommended flight times so that the group lands
at approximately the same time. We can then also coordinate your transfer so that you can
share with other participants.

Single room supplement: €1,100

Airfare to Milan/Linate Airport is not included in your price. You book your own round-trip ticket so that your travel insurance is valid. Petra will recommend flight times before you purchase and coordinate the time for shared transfer.

Email: masteryogasweden@gmail.com

Registration fee: €1,000
Final payment of the remaining amount no later than May 1, 2026.

Upon registration, you will receive more information about your payment. 

Master Yoga has travel insurance with Kammarkollegiet in accordance with the Swedish Package Travel Act, which
guarantees that you will get your money back if the retreat is canceled or interrupted prematurely.

In the event of illness confirmed by a doctor's certificate, a refund will be made. The registration fee is binding.